Asia Ginger Teriyaki Restaurant

Japanese restaurant · Pioneer Square

Asia Ginger Teriyaki Restaurant

Japanese restaurant · Pioneer Square

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209 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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Teriyaki focus; quick service, large portions, free soup  

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The Best Teriyaki in Seattle - Eater Seattle

"Asia Ginger is the preferred afternoon visit for many Pioneer Square professionals on the move. The service is lightning quick, but the interior has a fair number of tables if you’d like to stay put. The teriyaki uses a leaner meat than most places, without the skin, and the price tag is slightly higher than normal, but it’s balanced by free miso soup and crunchy gyoza morsels." - Leonardo David Raymundo, Harry Cheadle

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Charisse

Google
Food came out quick and the staff was kind. Quiet place to eat and lots of seating space. Make sure to add sauce! The salmon teriyaki doesnt come with sauce on it so make sure you make use of the many sauce bottles before you leave.

Michael Taylor

Google
I'm going to have to give this place a 4 and not 5 for tha simple fact that they close way too early. 2p is way too early to close. It doesn't serve tha neighborhood well when restaurants operate like this, but that's just me. Nevertheless, I love coming here. Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, and Cabbage is always a solid meal to get thru tha day. Again, I just wish they were open for dinner 🍽

James Kondratyev

Google
Food was alright, I expected a slightly bigger portion for $10, but it's Seattle... Chicken tasted a little dry but still good. Good service, food was made pretty quick. They also have the special teriyaki salad dressing on the tables for those that like to add extra.

Miss. Smith

Google
I ordered the prawn teriyaki w/ fried rice… Unfortunately the meal was underwhelming. The prawns were dry and lacked flavor, and the fried rice tasted like regular white rice w/ soy sauce, not fried rice at all. Disappointing.

Jason Branson

Google
Excellent flavor and super speedy! Happy I stopped here! Tastiest teriyaki sauce I’ve had!

Victor Wang

Google
Ordered the tuna poke bowl on DoorDash and it was good but not necessarily amazing. Wished there was a bit more tuna and a bit more umami flavor from the sauce shining through. Overall a little dull for my taste.

Sarah Hanchar

Google
I love this place! The spicy chicken and crispy fried dumplings are delicious. (It's often a daily special.) The staff is friendly and quick. The food is consistently great and well priced (and plentiful!). Complimentary miso soup (self service) and oodles of hot sauces on the tables if you'd like to spice it up.

Matthew Ouano

Google
Chicken Teriyaki and Katsu is a must!
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Brendan T.

Yelp
Super Strong 4...2/2 of my 2 excellent experiences I was lucky enough to recently have with the great local US specialty that is Seattle Style Teriyaki. Teriyaki is to Seattle what Pizza (or halal carts) are to NYC, Burritos and KBBQ are to Los Angeles, Italian Beef Sandwiches are to Chicago and so on and so on, If you are not from or spent any time in Seattle and have had something called teriyaki, you had only a pale imitation as one must come here to experience the real authentic and transcendently delicious thing. If I had a gun to my head, and was forced to pick a favorite of the two teriyaki shops I tried, I would have to give a very slight edge to this spot, over the nearby and also very excellent, (and previously reviewed) Okinawa Teriyaki. In all fairness to Okinawa it most be noted that I ordered differently here than there. This time around, other than the standard regular chicken teriyaki/beef teriyaki combo I opted for the spicy chicken option, alongside the beef teriyaki and side of gyoza that I got the previous time. So not surprisingly the spicy chicken had bolder flavors and more of a kick than Okinawa's regular chicken, though still well within the realms of tolerability to all but the most spice-averse. I would say however that the beef was also significantly more flavor packed and perhaps of a slightly higher quality than Okinawa's, and here was served more finely sliced, in a manner that produced slightly more tender melt in our mouth beef than the stringier beef at Okinawa. The chicken was also perfectly juicy on the inside and crispy smokey, caramelized and charred on the outside. This was across the board a much saucier affair however, as both proteins had clearly been treated with a very healthy second saucing post grilling. The Gyozas were a bit larger than Okinawa's here, but just as deftly fried with an addictive crunchiness and no sogginess. One small caveat here I would note was that they give an excessively large side order of rice here, so much so that I still had rices leftover even AFTER using it so soak up the significant excess amount of sauce from the meats. This would easily have been remedied if I had taken the lovely ladies offer of an extra cuplet of sauce, which I would have never thought necessary when first glancing at that super saucy combo. While my maiden teriyaki experience with Okinawa was, like surely many others a product of following the advice of the now legendary listings of Seattle Teriyaki parlors by the great local food expert J. Kenji López-Alt. my experience here was the happy byproduct of relative chance, aided by a quick yelp cross reference. I was lucky enough to stumble upon this place and grab a crucially quick to-go combo on my way to the central train station to take the Amtrak down to Portland Oregon, the day after the election. The yelp reviews looked legit enough for me to take the chance on the clean, super bright spot with decidedly much warmer service than Okinawa, and devour the heaping platter of saucy, flavorful teriyaki and popping fresh gyoza while enjoying another lovely scenic trek down the rails of the Pacific Northwest and for a few moments anyway convince myself all was well in my beautiful country, and try to block out the encroaching darkness on the horizon, if only for a few minutes.
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Kasanita V.

Yelp
You walk in and the place is very clean and organized. I got there around 12:15-ish and it wasn't too busy. Maybe 6 in line and 4 eating. I ordered half chicken katsu and half short ribs (not an option but they were able to accommodate). I also ordered no salad, extra rice. I got my plate and they forgot and gave me salad anyway. I didn't care enough to mention it and took my L. There was way more chicken katsu than short ribs. The chicken katsu came with a sauce that was too tangy for me. The chicken katsu was decent. My only issue was that the strips were THIN, I'm talking I had a couple pieces 1 cm wide and others half that size. The short ribs was delicious but definitely burnt and definitely not a lot of meat, mainly fat on the bones. The sauces were on the side, id prefer them on the meal but still not a big deal, that's just preference. Customer service alone is a reason I'd come back. Overall, I would come back but I'd also be open to try other places. Food is a 3 but the cleanliness and customer service makes it a 4 for me
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Jacques I.

Yelp
A-OK spot for some classic teriyaki and lunch combinations. My friend and I were looking for a spot to grab lunch near where we work and she told me about this place, as there used to be lines pre-COVID. It was even pretty busy the day we visited, with some patrons dining inside and many more getting takeout. But I thought Asia Ginger Teriyaki was just fine. Located in Pioneer Square, the space was spacious enough with tables for a few groups to dine in. During the lunch hour on a weekday, the food came out surprisingly fast, despite the line of workers waiting to get their order. The menu features many different teriyaki dishes and combinations. There were seafood and vegetarian/tofu options, but the menu is pretty straightforward for what you'd expect at a teriyaki joint. I ordered the fried rice combination, which came with beef, chicken and shrimp. The portion was large, but it was mostly because of the heaping amount of rice. Proteins were slightly overcooked, but of the bunch, I liked the shrimp the best. And of course, there were only two pieces of shrimp in the fried rice. All in all, if you're looking for a quick, takeout spot that has teriyaki and other standard Asian dishes in the Pioneer Square area then Asia Ginger Teriyaki may be your best bet. Bonus - it's right next to Waterfall Park, so I advise getting takeout here and enjoying your lunch next door.
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K G.

Yelp
This used to be the go to teriyaki spot but with the new owners some things have changed, not for the better. The chicken now has more burnt pieces - maybe the chicken is recooked for speed now? They kept most of the sauces at the table but got rid of the red chili sauce for siracha - big no, no for a teriyaki spot. They got rid of the water station and now trying to force you to buy bottled water. And worst, they increased the prices, dramatically. The old owners had the go to Teriyaki Bowl with stir fried veggies for $7...now, that same item is $13. There's not that much inflation, sheesh. They did get a new electronic menu board, if that gets people excited? Sorry to say, but with the lower quality food and the higher prices, I'd rather walk a bit further to the other teriyaki options in the area.
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Virginia P.

Yelp
I have been a customer of this location for about 5 years and it used to consistently good. Since the new ownership, I have experienced the quality of food to be "just ok." I just picked up basic teriyaki chicken and if I was dining in the restaurant, I would return (chicken is SO DRY). Pity - it's the only teriyaki place in Pioneer Square.
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Jake B.

Yelp
Loved this place. The spicy chicken was truly excellent, and a great portion size for the price. Overall very fast and efficient too, perfect for a quick lunch pickup.
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Diana L.

Yelp
Would come again. Food is tasty and price is right. Photo is of order T-1 (chicken) and T-2 (beef). Pros: friendly staff Clean Lots of options Tasty food Great price Cozy inside Fast service Cons: carpet inside
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D W.

Yelp
We ordered teriyaki pork. Felt more like we got beef jerky. Very dry and thin cut and flavorless like it had been cooked long ago sat around then and microwaved too long. Used to come here years ago and the line was always long. Not any more. No wait for the dry pork beef type leather. Very disappointing. Friendly service. Steamed rice was fine. I could not finish my beefpork jerky portion. Bleh.
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Thuy N.

Yelp
The lady managing the front is lightning fast! She will take your order, pack the food of other patrons, answer the phone for call in order, while waiting for the credit card machine to process your payment. Talk about efficient! I really advise businesses to come here and check out to see how they got the flow down. The cooks seem to get the process down too. The wait for food is pretty decent. They always exceed my expectations. If you want a quick lunch, call your order in. It will be waiting for you by the time you arrive. My go-to spot when I'm limited on time and want something quick and easy. I usually get the chicken bowl and it comes with steamed vegetables, white rice (you can choose brown if you want to be healthy) and a decent amount of chicken. The chicken can be kinda dry sometimes. All of this for less than $7. You won't find that price anywhere in the area. What I really love about this place is that they use quality containers and utensils. Kudos on that. The thing I hate more at restaurants is when they use flimsy paper containers where the food soak through. =/ Don't forget to get the free soup, usually miso or hot and sour soup, that's available to the left of the register.
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Joshua T.

Yelp
There was a change in ownership. The new owners have made some changes in their efforts to revamp. The kitchen and dining area have been renovated, and do look better. They simplified the menu (removed some items), no more crab rangoon, ect :( The previous owner would heap the condiments on you and unfortunately this is not so with the new ownership. I have to tell/ask/beg for any extra teriyaki sauce, every time. Same thing with the salad dressing. I suppose my biggest disappointment with the change in ownership is the salad that comes with the entrees. This used to be in a separate container- that was nice, and now they just put the salad in there with the meat. This make the salad hot and limp by the time you get to eat it, also makes the meat entrée cold/soggy. I am giving them 5 stars because the food is still good and you do get a good value for your money here.
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Nik D.

Yelp
As far as Teriyaki in Seattle goes, there is a fair standard. You have the combos, with choice of meat(s), white rice, and a side salad. I usually go for chicken and beef/pork. The cuts of meat here are great. They are sometimes a little undercooked during the lunch rush, but still delicious. The portions are awesome. I'm a little underwhelmed by the teriyaki sauce included (flavor, not quantity). But I really want to talk about the salad. This place does the salad differently from any other teriyaki spot in the city, and I'm not liking it. Pickle on my salad? What is this dressing? No, the salad is no good here, and I really wish it were good. The standard Seattle teriyaki salad; ice berg lettuce, maybe a little shredded cabbage and carrot, with a that light mayo/vinegar dressing (you know the dressing I mean). Whatever Asia Ginger Teriyaki uses for their dressing, it's not the same, and that is most of the reason for the rating. The service is quick. But then there is really not place to stand/sit while you are waiting for your meal. I have a minor complaint about the to-go packaging. The have a finely tuned system to take orders, and package them to go out the door, and it is a sight to see. Very efficient. However, I don't use sriracha on my teriyaki, and don't need the two small plastic containers of it. I appreciate the two medium containers of teriyaki sauce, but maybe I would like a third. I wouldn't say anything if the containers were compostable, but these are plastic containers and I hate to be wasteful.
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Kristi T.

Yelp
Great food, great price, and clean atmosphere! Hard to beat! I had Chicken Teriyaki with Gyoza, and it tasted like your regular Seattle teriyaki joint, but a lot cleaner haha
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Mariah H.

Yelp
Just came in for the first time since the remodel and new ownership. The remodel looks really nice and the food was still fast. The spicy chicken seems to be substantially more spicy than it was before, which was an unwelcome surprise for me but some people might like. Someone at the next table got the chicken gyoza and it looked great.
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Chris A.

Yelp
We were served by Ellie, the nice lady at the front. We arrived 4 mins before closing time and she still agreed to serve us and make our 5 orders or teriyaki with rice! My family is visiting from Houston and are impressed at the portion size and the flavor of the food. If you're visiting and sightseeing nearby pike place market, I suggest making a stop here for good Seattle teriyaki! Advice: parking in downtown Seattle is tough. Be prepared to pay around 5-30$ for parking, depending on where you are. Parking here was 6$ per hour, we just ordered to go.
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Addison S.

Yelp
Love this place! Have been coming here for over 4 years and it's the best! Great prices and huge portions, I always have left overs. Make sure to get the marinated garlic they have sitting on the tables, you office may not like you after but they are worth it.
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Angel T.

Yelp
Good food, great price, large portions, great fast welcoming service, good location. Honestly one of the last great teriyaki places in seattle. Highly recommend it.
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Michael S.

Yelp
Love this place! Awesome service and very quick. The miso soup is delicious. I always order the chicken and beef bowl and it's the best. Cons - the space is extremely small and could use more seating. Pros - food is great, quick service, and unlimited miso soup!!
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Inna B.

Yelp
I frequently work across the street and occasionally end up here. Tip #1. If you have an office in the area or it's a nice enough day to visit the waterfall garden down the street, I recommend getting the food to-go. They have tables and chairs at the restaurant... but your office is probably much nicer and the park has a waterfall. Tip #2. They have free (and pretty good) soup next to the cashier station. I usually fill a small bowl and sip it while I wait for my to-go bag. (I mention this because I know at least one person who has been there several times and never noticed the soup container/station.) Tip #3. Definitely try the fortune cookie they give you (if you like fortune cookies)... but know that it might be stale. I think the first one I got was fine and the most recent two have ended up in the garbage. Finally... The food. The chicken teriyaki is very... standard. Comes with a salad and rice. The usual. The veggie bowl... I won't be getting again. I didn't really enjoy the flavor and my stomach started hurting while I was eating, so... I don't recommend it. This is not my favorite teriyaki spot (not sure I have one!) and it's definitely not my favorite lunch spot in Pioneer Square, but it's... a-ok.
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James C.

Yelp
Check your receipt!! This restaurant has been over-charging on sales tax since 2011. The tax rate should be 9.5%, since the 0.5% tax expired on 10/1/11. I've inform the owner but she hasn't correct it since. King County stadium taxes expired October 1, 2011 On October 1, 2011, taxes imposed to pay the construction bonds for Safeco Field expired. The taxes were the: King County food and beverage tax (0.5%)
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Valerie W.

Yelp
3.5 stars I shall say. Free serve-yourself miso (it's so-so tasting...not bad) Plenty of sauce options on each table Pricing is great and they have daily specials Good, decent, quick meal. I ordered the daily special of gyoza & teriyaki chicken for $7.50. The gyoza was deep fried which I don't normally care for but it was ok tasting. The chicken was OK as well. Mostly dark meat. Came with a fresh salad and 2 scoops of sticky rice. It was enough for about 2 meals or one really hungry person. For the price, you really can't beat it. Several other patrons in the small restaurant had ordered yakisoba which looked really good. It's nothing to write home about but it's a good option for some quick, cheap eats in the area!
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Arthur K.

Yelp
Over the years, teriyaki places are becoming less and less prevalent in the Seattle area. In the past, teriyaki places were a good place for a quick, affordable meal, but the with the ever rising cost of food, it's not such a cheap lunch anymore. Asia Ginger is a bit too inconsistent for my tastes. Half the time I go, the meat is overcooked making it dry & not very pleasant. Other times, it's cooked just right. The portions are very generous and will definitely fill you up.

Jeffrey S.

Yelp
Placed an order to be delivered. Order was filled, but this restaurant refused to deliver it, as I had not properly filled out the online form. Also refused to cancel the order. They are unethical theives. Don't patronize. Jeff Steinborn
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Bryan B.

Yelp
How have I not tried this place sooner? It's right around the corner from my office and has some awesome lunch options. The take out counter can get pretty busy around lunch, you can also grab a table and eat inside. The spicy chicken was delicious, a huge portion served with rice and you get a side salad. Expect to have leftovers, in my case I shared my order with another and had plenty of food. Will definitely be back soon for lunch.
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Kristin W.

Yelp
I've been here twice in the past few weeks and I really enjoy it. The first time I came it was pretty busy, but today I came right around 11a and I ate in, so I was in and out in about 20 or so minutes. Food - Both times I got a bowl. However, I didn't know you could "customize" them a little, so the first time I just got a chicken bowl and it was pretty plain. I did get some teriyaki dipping sauce (I believe there is a spicy teriyaki sauce that is amazing), so that helped a lot. It comes with a lot of steamed broccoli, carrots and cabbage. The first bowl I got came w/more veggies than rice. It lasted two meals. The second time I got a spicy chicken bowl w/brown rice. I thought it would be like the spicy teriyaki sauce I tried last time, but it was a REALLY SPICY ketchupy type sauce. I am a bit of a spice whimp, but my mouth was on fire and my nose was sweating, LOL. There were moments when I wanted to cry from the spicy pain, but I kept on eating cause food. Anyway, the second bowl was definitely sometime I could see myself getting from time to time. It is a HUGE portion of food that lasts two meals for me. Price is great for the amount of food you get. Service - The lady up front is really, really nice. And very patient, seeing how busy and crazy it gets with just her up front. It is madness at lunchtime. The wait can get pretty long when it's busy. The first time we stood in line and made it up to the front somewhat quickly, but the wait for food was about 20 minutes or so. I think they take a lot of phone in orders, so that takes a lot of time. I would suggest going early or calling in. But if you have to wait, there is an assortment of goodies you can snack on, or I think you can anyway, LOL. Miso soup, chips and candy. I mean, I saw other people just grabbing and eating them. And there is a sign that says "free," but could just be the condiments, HAHA. Welp. Great teriyaki spot sort of close to my office. Will definitely come back and suggest it to others in the area. Good food for a good price.
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James K.

Yelp
This is my favorite, affordable, chicken teriyaki for quick lunch around the International District. The food is delicious and filling. Serving size is a good value, and they are quick to get you your food! I appreciate the kind service and plenty of sauces to add as well!
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P W.

Yelp
Favorite Teriyaki place in Downtown Seattle. Large portions and good prices. Due to the prices usually have lunch meetings here. The place is usually packed, but never not got seating.
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Matt E.

Yelp
Great teriyaki, fair prices, and fast service. Love this spot and highly recommend it
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Joshua B.

Yelp
It's Teriyaki, you get it quickly, there are seats, I did not get food poisoning. Note: If you go in the back entrance (no, that's not a euphemism) you want down a scary hallway where I fear the asian teriyaki mafia may shank me and steal my money, but no, instead you end up in a teriyaki place. I give it bonus points for the lack of sketchiness and general speed-itude, but with so many awesome places to eat in Pioneer Square this is just a a-ok from me.
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J.J. B.

Yelp
I have to applaud the woman who runs this joint for maintaining one of the most well-run, busy lunch spots in Pioneer Square. She is a freakin' machine! She runs a mile a minute and her staff is not far behind her. This place really fills up during lunch time (good food, good price) and she knows how to keep the line moving and keep people from waiting too long. I've been coming here for a couple years because it is only two blocks from my work. The prices are extremely fair and the food is great. I've tried almost everything on the menu from spicy chicken teriyaki, yakisoba, fried rice, gyoza, etc. It's all good and the portions are generous. A great thing about this place is that she serves free soup! What could be better than sitting down to wait for your food and enjoying a bowl of homemade soup. I've been here enough times to know that she changes up the type of soup frequently and it's always good. Sometimes, if you're really nice and it's not too busy, the owner will hand-deliver a free plate of gyoza while you are waiting. She really knows how to treat the customers. The tables are always clean, the bottles of sauce are always full, and they always have plenty of pitchers of ice water on hand to bring to your table.
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David S.

Yelp
This is a great place to grab some quick teriyaki. Their customer service is amazing and they're very welcoming and friendly. I've only been there once, but I'll for sure be going back again. I had their chicken teriyaki and katsu combo. The portions were big, and I was full off of it. One thing I noticed was that their teriyaki sauce was light. I could tell that they were going for a more healthier meal, but it was still delicious :)))
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Katie C.

Yelp
For super affordable, fresh, and wicked fast teriyaki, this is your place! When I used to work in Pioneer Square (and even nowadays when I routinely make the trek up North to visit our Seattle office), this was one of my most frequented favorite lunch spots. The gal behind the register (*methinks she's part-owner) is freakin' lightning fast and uber-attentive. If you're a regular, she gets to know your order, punches it into the cash register and it's often times delivered before you're expecting it. Visitor Tip: if your stomach can manage eating a little bit later in the day, then I'd recommend that you avoid the lunch lines and hit up Asia Ginger at around ~1pm or later. Great place!
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Mike H.

Yelp
This is a lunch staple for me. Amazing chicken teriyaki with an unlimited amount of teriyaki and sriracha sauce. HUGE PORTIONS. I recommend the spicy chicken because the plain chicken can be a bit a dry. Every day they switch up the side portion such as gyoza's, spring rolls, egg rolls, etc.. The lady that works the counter is three workers in one which may be why the prices are so cheap here. They provide free miso or sweet & spicy soup but it if you go around 11am-11:30am it won't be very hot so I'd wait until after 12pm if you're looking for soup as well.
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Philip W.

Yelp
I used to work pretty close to here, and this was a regular take-out lunch for me. After I left that job, I even made a point once or twice to come back. The first time I came in, I looked at the menu. They had a variation of teriyakis, but the one that jumped out to me was the spicy chicken. I usually like beef, but I thought to myself, why not go with a leaner meat this time, plus, it's supposed to be spicy! From this point forward, my experience at this place has not varied from the first time I went to the handful of times, years later, that I went out of my way to come back and experience it again. I give my order to the woman at the counter. "Spicy chicken to go, please." She relays it to the cook in back: "Spicy chicken!". She pulls out a plastic bag, puts it flat and open on the counter, pulls out a salad and a couple cups of dressing, puts them in the bag, pushes it aside. She takes my debit card, swipes it, prints a receipt. I sign it, she spindles it. I step aside. The next person orders. Some time later, my teriyaki comes out of the kitchen. She closes it, puts it in the bag, throws in chopsticks, napkins, and a plastic fork. She ties the bag shut and makes eye contact. She remembers whose spicy chicken is whose. "Spicy chicken!" The incredible thing about this system is that it's always the same woman, and she always does this faster and more methodically than I thought any human being was capable of processing teriyaki orders. When I came back, long after leaving the job, I was actually surprised to find that she was even faster than I'd remembered. Very rarely in my life have I ever met anyone who was as dedicated to, and good at, their job as this woman is. One day I came in later than usual, and the place was going slowly. So the woman at the counter took the time to ask my opinion about whether the spicy chicken was spicy enough. I responded that it definitely was. One thing that's either a small flaw or an amusing quirk, depending on your perspective. There are two entrances. One is just an ordinary front entrance. The other entrance comes in from a parking lot, and leads through a questionable-looking-and-smelling corridor into the restaurant. I found it charming--an indication that a good lunch, as often as ever, comes from a place that worries more about the food than about the back entrance.
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SweetP G.

Yelp
I was pleasantly surprised by this little hole in the wall on the edge of Pioneer Square. I flinched a bit when I forked over $10.40 for a special w/ soda and tip, but after I got a look at the food I realize I easily have enough for two meals if not more. A simple delicious salad, perfect sticky rice w/ sauce, and of course the yummy chicken Teriyaki. And the best part, deelish spring rolls - not too fried and still have great flavor - odd ketchupy-pepper sauce which was awesome. Oh, AND a fortune cookie. Yayers! "As they say in the movies, I'll be back!"
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Curtis L.

Yelp
not bad... I went here with my coworker since he recommended it as a good terriyaki joint downtown. I've walked by many times and also decided not to try it. So to my surprise, this place was not half bad. I had the standard chicken terriyaki and to my surprise, you can order it with brown rice. I think it is was an extra 25 cents for it. The portions was a good size and the cost ($5.95) was at par. You do get free soup which is self serve. It was some sort of hot an sour soup when we went but my coworker claims it is typically miso. The chicken was one thing that kept it from being good terriyaki. It was dry like it was over cooked. It was marinated nicely though. I will have to come back to give them another chance but I think this is what you get since they are very busy during the lunch rush. I would suggest you give it a try to see if they are one better terriyaki joints in downtown.
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Tom L.

Yelp
Just your typical teriyaki joint in the heart of Seattle. I've eaten here several times. It works a good backup place for me to eat in case I can't find anything that I want. The restaurant is nice and clean. The place is pretty popular during lunch time as it seems to be one of the few teriyaki restaurants in this neighborhood. The people manning the counter are very friendly and helpful. The menu consisted of the usual teriyaki goodies (i.e. chicken teriyaki, prok teriyaki, chicken katsu, etc.). But they also serve udon here. I have yet to try it. The teriyaki here was decent. Nothing to rant and rave about. And I would rant and rave if I could. Nothing particularly special about the food. With all that said I still go there. And if you want teriyaki give the place a shot. I doubt you'll be disappointed.
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Mikaela B.

Yelp
I happen to work right next to this place and I've become such a fan. What they do that makes them stand out so much is that every single thing that you order is going to be delicious and healthy portioned. I have actually tried to order something that I would not normally order and I have been surprised by how good it tastes. Other positives I have noticed about this place: -The portions are very healthy. You will NOT leave hungry! -The lady that always works behind the register is one hard-worker! I'm always impressed by how friendly and fast she works every time I come in - never skipping a beat. -They even go as detailed as to putting lemons in the water and having hundreds of to-go sauce containers that we can choose from - without extra fees! The only thing that semi-bugs me is when I order to-go. Some of their dishes can be very saucey and the to-go containers are pretty flimsy so unless you eat from the box soon after you buy it, I've noticed that the food can get pretty messy. Warning: I usually come in after 1 pm because I know how busy it does get. Makes sense since their dishes are amazing. Other than that I love this place and I definitely recommend it to anyone that has an appetite for a flavorful teriyaki meal that you will never forget.
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Terry D.

Yelp
Cool little place. Excellent portions and the spicy chicken was great. Free Miso soup was a nice starter.
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James M.

Yelp
Good lunch spot. The service is very friendly and the portions are large, large enough for two meals with almost all of the dishes. Complimentary soup is available while you wait for your order. It is usually Miso but sometimes there is a curry soup and today there was a delicious tomato based cheese ravioli soup. It is a great, free appetizer. If you enjoy spice, I recommend the Spicy Chicken Yakisoba(easily two meals, maybe three) and the Spicy Salmon Bowl(with brown rice).
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Tom R.

Yelp
Pro? Best Teriyaki around. The Spicy Chicken is amazing, totally in a rut, this is the only thing I order. Fast service, order half rice and get double salad which is 10x better than normal teriyaki joints. Con? The carpet has to go, try not to look at it, it'll spoil your appetite. Who has carpet in a fast order restaurant? Musty smell for this reason. Owners, give this place an overnight update with some flooring and you will be doing yourselves a favor.
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Luba K.

Yelp
Although I've had great experiences here many times, the last two were enough for me to give this place a break for good. I ordered Chicken Katsu and was charged and received a combo place. Then, today, I ordered a combo plate and the spicy chicken was cold and hard as a rock. I just ate the other part of my meal. I let the owner know about my experience and all said to me was "ok". I was appalled at the response due to her passion for her teriyaki place. Won't be returning to this one.
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Ryan G.

Yelp
Quick and cheap teriyaki close by. Workers are polite and keep the place clean. The combo is a good amount of food for the price
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Kathleen E.

Yelp
The woman cashier is amazing! Fastest ever, even when slammed at lunchtime. My husband and I are teriyaki experts and they nail it. Not over sauced, salad is fresh and dressing on the side, always great!
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pete h.

Yelp
I work close to this place and I must say this is one of the best teriyaki places I have ever been to. It is extremely affordable, and on most days, they have a special with includes chicken teriyaki, gyoza and a fountain drink for $6.25. I on the other hand always order the spicy chicken teriyaki which is extremely good. I usually get take-out and bring it back to the office, however if you do plan on eating within the premises, be prepared for a packed house during lunch hours. On some days, the line extends out the door.
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Bo S.

Yelp
100% hands down the best teriyaki in p-square. The woman who works the front counter has been there every day since at least 2006. She is a marvel! I don't know how she does it, but she simultaneously takes phone orders, in-person orders, gets orders shouted to the back, packs the to-go boxes, and processes payment --- AT THE SAME TIME. The line gets processed quickly, order has always been right, take-out or dine in, amazing service and delicious teriyaki. Be warned: the salad dressing is addictive! Go here.
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Scott H.

Yelp
I had the usual: Teriyaki Chicken with Gyoza. The portions were very large. Not sure if take-out is the same, but was pleased. The chicken was a bit more dry than I prefer, but decent. The Gyoza were small, quite crisp, and not particularly flavorful. The salad was the traditional mix with a creamy dressing, which was sparse and rather unflavorful. I'd ask for extra dressing next time. Also, they drop an Orange wedge on the salad, which is very unusual and out of place. Seating was sparse, as the many business people have a tendancy to plant themselves equally-spaced from each other at the long, adjoined tables. Be prepared to get cozy with one of them, or take it to-go. Pricing was a bit high, but likely typical for the area. I paid over $8 for the meal without a beverage. They do offer free Miso soup for dine-in patrons, though I didn't partake.
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David B.

Yelp
I returned here for the first time in years. I had the spicy chicken and beef teriyaki combo. It was very good. I recommend it and I'll be back.
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Terrill V.

Yelp
Solid teriyaki but it's overpriced a bit. The chicken is cut very thinly, I prefer thicker slices which is usually the norm. The staff are very helpful and give you plenty of condiments. I wish I did not get chopsticks everytime even after asking not to receive it.
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Michael C.

Yelp
I ordered the spicy chicken with a side of gyoza and found it to be very tasty, and with complimentary miso soup I had way too much food for a very reasonable price. The good was pretty tasty, but overall it is just a very standard and classic teriyaki spot.